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CCL Fall Workshop | Bridges Not Barriers: Inclusive Learning for All Learners

The recording of the Fall Workshop, Bridges Not Barriers: Inclusive Learning for All Learners. is now available along with slides from the presenters.This session highlights the vital role that libraries play in creating equitable and inclusive educational environments. Four librarians from different colleges share their experiences and insights on serving diverse student populations and improving access to library resources and services. Through their stories and strategies, we explore how academic libraries can continue to bridge gaps and remove barriers, ensuring that all learners can thrive.RecordingCCL Fall 2025 Workshop | Bridges Not Barriers: Inclusive Learning for All Learners (November 7, 2025)ChatPresentations:Open Pedagogy: Student Creators' Agency in Learning All the ThingsCynthia Orozco, Long Beach City CollegeAcademic Library Services to Students Who Are IncarceratedJewell Ludwigsen, Cerro Coso Community CollegeBurden-Free by Design: How Libraries Empower Student Access to Instructional MaterialsAloha Sargent, Cabrillo CollegeAme Maloney, College of San Mateo & Ventura CollegeThis workshop was brought to you by the CCL Leadership and Professional Development Committee....

2025 Annual Library Data Survey for California Community Colleges

About the Annual Library Data Survey for California Community CollegesEach California community college is required to report on the condition of the college libraries pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 5, section 55800. The reporting process includes two-parts,Electronic submission of the survey through SurveyMonkey andCompletion of the certification form.The Council of Chief Librarians, as a service to the Chancellor’s Office, will update the survey annually, distribute the survey, collect survey data, and provide an analysis. Doug Achterman, a two-term former president of the Council of Chief Librarians, is heading this effort for CCL. All data collected via the survey, along with the analysis, will be provided to a designated representative of the Chancellor’s Office.Getting Ready for the SurveyBefore starting the electronic version of the survey, review all of the instructions and use the .pdf version of the survey to compile data. Please note that survey responses are for the period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.Survey completion due date: October 31, 2025.Quick Links:The Annual Library Data SurveyPDF of the SurveySurvey Certification FormSurvey Guide and FAQsAlma Analytics Guide Designating One Person to Enter Survey DataDesignate one person to enter the survey data in SurveyMonkey using the link provided. Responses are saved and submitted when a respondent clicks the “Next” button on each page of the survey. If the survey is not completed in a single sitting, the respondent should be able to return to the survey by accessing it later on the same device and browser. Respondent can then edit previous responses and add new responses to complete the survey. Once you are ready, access the Annual Library Data Survey. At the end of the survey, clicking on the “Done” button closes the survey, and respondents can no longer access it to make additions or changes. Only do this when you have reviewed all your responses carefully.Completing the Annual Library Data Survey Certification FormComplete the Annual Library Data Survey Certification form.The Certificate form is to be electronically signed and emailed to the Chancellor's Office. The certificate form must contain electronic signatures from the college Chief Librarian and the Chief Instructional Officer.Once signed, email the completed form to the Chancellor's Office via David Garcia: DGarcia@cccco.eduGetting Additional Assistance with the SurveyResponses to common questions will be compiled on the Annual Library Data Survey Guide which will be updated regularly as questions arise during the open survey dates.The Library Services Platform Analytics work group has prepared a guide to using Alma and its analytics features to collect data for specific questions. You can also email Walter Butler, butler_walter@smc.edu with any questions about the survey. Photo by UX Indonesia on Unsplash ...

Mt. SAC Library Awarded National Endowment Grant

The Mt. SAC Library is thrilled to announce that we have received a prestigious grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for a 3-year project titled "Promoting Equity by Examining College History Through Digital Photos." Mt. SAC is one of only five institutions nationally to receive a grant through this initiative. The funding, totaling $149,949.00, will be used to expand a digital photo collection that documents the history of Mt. SAC, incorporates the use of the photo collection across the humanities and other academic disciplines, and promotes digital preservation on campus and in surrounding communities. We look forward to the positive impact this grant will have and are excited to continue the library’s mission of meeting the needs of our students and diverse communities through cultivating knowledge creation and discovery, innovation, and academic, professional, and personal achievement. For more information about the National Endowment Grant and upcoming programs, contact digitalhistory@mtsac.edu or Hong Guo, Grant Project Director/Online Learning Librarian, hguo@mtsac.edu The project has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. ...

Award Announcements

Congratulations to those who have won awards in the last year!Lindsay Davis, Merced College, Distinguished Full-time Faculty Member of the YearAbigail Morales, Cypress College, Long Beach City College, Santiago Canyon College, REFORMA 2024 Dr. Arnulfo D. Trejo Librarian of the Year AwardSan Diego Mesa College Library and Learning Resource Center, Insight Into Diversity Magazine, 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) AwardDr. Romelia Salinas, Mt. San Antonio College, REFORMA 2024 Elizabeth Martinez Lifetime Achievement Award WinnerPhoto by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash...